Cleaning Systems Including Dampened Tissues and Methods of Its Use

ABSTRACT

Disclosed herein are cleaning system and personal hygience maintaining system and methods of their use. A cleaning system includes a number of plies of dampened tissue papers arranged in a pre-defined shape and size. The cleaning system also includes a protective covering configured to enclose the plies of dampened tissue papers. The protective covering is configured to protect dampness of the enclosed plies of dampened tissue papers. The protective covering also includes an opening from where at least one of the plies of dampened tissue papers is pulled out for use.

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FIELD

At least some embodiments disclosed herein relate, in general, tocleaning systems including tissues and methods of its use and morespecifically to an improved personal hygiene maintaining systemincluding a number of plies of dampened tissues and a protective cover.

BACKGROUND

Nowadays tissue papers find utility almost everywhere such as, but notlimiting to, restaurants, offices, homes, and so forth, typically forcleaning purposes. Usually, in kitchen tissue papers are being used toclean utensils, vegetables, fruits, kitchen counters, etc. In day-to-daylife, people also use tissue papers for wiping their hands, face, andother body parts for maintaining personal hygiene. The tissue papers areavailable in various sizes and shapes depending on their application.

At times, for cleaning hands, body parts, person may consume multipletissue papers. And some times, still the body part is not cleanedproperly and some residues are left behind. For example, after usingrestroom, the person may find himself cleaning and wiping over and overuntil the tissues are nearly exhausted. Sometimes, the body part may notget clean thoroughly resulting into staining or soiling of clothes orother body parts.

In light of above discussion, there exist need for improved personalhygiene maintaining systems and methods to enable better cleaning.

SUMMARY

This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in asimplified form that are further described below in the DetailedDescription. This Summary is not intended to identify key features oressential features of the claimed subject matter, nor it is intended tobe used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.

Disclosed herein are various embodiments of the present disclosureproviding cleaning systems and methods of its use for maintainingpersonal hygiene. Improved cleaning system and personal hygienemaintaining systems including a number of plies of dampened tissuepapers are disclosed in the present disclosure. The cleaning system andpersonal hygiene maintaining systems enables efficient cleaning of bodyparts when used in restrooms, and can be used for cleaning utensils whenused in kitchen.

An aspect of the present disclosure provides a cleaning system.

Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a method ofmaintaining personal hygiene by using a cleaning system.

A yet another aspect of the present disclosure provides a personalhygiene maintaining system.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a cleaning system isprovided. In an embodiment, the cleaning system includes a number ofplies of dampened tissue paper of a pre-defined shape and size. Thecleaning system also includes a protective covering configured toenclose the plies of dampened tissue. The protective covering isconfigured to protect dampness of the enclosed plies of dampened tissuepapers. The protective covering comprising an opening from where atleast one of the plies of dampened tissue papers is pulled out for use.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method ofmaintaining personal hygiene by using a cleaning system is provided. Themethod includes providing a number of plies of dampened tissue papers ofa pre-defined shape and size. The method further includes providing aprotective covering configured to enclose the plies of dampened tissuepapers. The protective covering is configured to protect dampness of theenclosed plies of dampened tissue papers. The protective coveringfurther comprises opening. The method further includes pulling out atleast one of the plurality of plies of the dampened tissue papers fromthe opening for use.

According to a yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a personalhygiene maintaining system. The personal hygiene maintaining systemincludes a number of plies of dampened tissue papers of a pre-definedshape and size. The personal hygiene maintaining system includes aprotective covering configured to enclose the plies of dampened tissue.The protective covering is configured to protect dampness of theenclosed plies of dampened tissue papers. The protective coveringcomprising an opening from where at least one of the plies of dampenedtissue papers is pulled out for use.

In one embodiment, the plies of dampened tissue papers includes a numberof interconnected plies of dampened tissues.

In an embodiment, a material used for making the plurality of plies ofdampened tissue papers comprises soft wood, and hard wood.

In an embodiment, cleaning system also includes a handle, wherein theplies of dampened tissue papers are capable of being inserted into thehandle.

In one embodiment, the plies of the dampened tissue papers comprisesinterconnected rectangular ply of dampened tissue papers arranged in ashape of a cylindrical roll.

In some embodiments, the protective covering is cylindrical hollowprotective covering capable of being inserted into the handle andcomprises the opening.

In an embodiment, a shape and a size of the protective covering is inaccordance with a shape and size of the plurality of plies of dampenedtissue papers.

Further, in an embodiment, the protective covering is formed using atleast one of a wood, metal, plastic, and cardboard.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description ofpreferred embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunctionwith the appended drawings. For the purposes of illustration, there isshown in the drawings exemplary embodiments; however, the presentdisclosure is not limited to the specific methods and instrumentalitiesdisclosed. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a front view of a cleaning system, in accordance of anembodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a back view of the cleaning system of FIG. 1, in accordance ofan embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is an illustration of a roll including a number of plies ofdampened tissue papers, in accordance of an embodiment of the presentdisclosure; and

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of maintaining personalhygiene by using the cleaning system of FIG. 1, in accordance with anembodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following description and drawings are illustrative and are not tobe construed as limiting. Numerous specific details are described toprovide a thorough understanding. However, in certain instances, wellknown or conventional details are not described in order to avoidobscuring the description. References to one or an embodiment in thepresent disclosure are not necessarily references to the sameembodiment; and, such references mean at least one.

Reference in this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment”means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic describedin connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodimentof the disclosure. The appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” invarious places in the specification are not necessarily all referring tothe same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodimentsmutually exclusive of other embodiments. Moreover, various features aredescribed which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others.Similarly, various requirements are described which may be requirementsfor some embodiments but not other embodiments.

Reference throughout this specification to “a select embodiment,” “oneembodiment,” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature,structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodimentis included in at least one embodiment of the disclosed subject matter.Thus, appearances of the phrases “a select embodiment,” “in oneembodiment,” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout thisspecification are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure a cleaning systemcomprising: a plurality of plies of dampened tissue papers arranged in apre-defined shape and size; and a protective covering configured toenclose the plurality of plies of dampened tissue papers, wherein theprotective covering is configured to protect dampness of the enclosedplurality of plies of dampened tissue papers, further wherein theprotective covering further comprises an opening from where at least oneof the plurality of plies of dampened tissue papers is pulled out foruse.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a method ofmaintaining personal hygiene by using a cleaning system, comprising:providing a plurality of plies of dampened tissue papers arranged in apre-defined shape and size; providing a protective covering configuredto enclose the plurality of plies of dampened tissue papers, theprotective covering is configured to protect dampness of the enclosedplurality of plies of dampened tissue papers, the protective coveringfurther comprises an opening; and pulling out at least one of theplurality of plies of the dampened tissue papers from the opening foruse.

According to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, apersonal hygiene maintaining system comprising a plurality of plies ofdampened tissue papers arranged in a pre-defined shape and size; and aprotective covering configured to enclose the plurality of plies ofdampened tissue papers, wherein the protective covering is configured toprotect dampness of the enclosed plurality of plies of dampened tissuepapers, further wherein the protective covering further comprises anopening from where at least one of the plurality of plies of dampenedtissue papers is pulled out for use.

Referring now to FIG. 1, a front view 100 of a cleaning system 102 isshown, in accordance of an embodiment of the present disclosure. Asshown, the cleaning system 102 primarily includes a number of plies ofdampened tissue papers 104 arranged in a pre-defined shape and size anda protective covering 106. The cleaning system 102 is a personal hygienemaintaining system that can be used by a user for wiping his/her hands,face, or other body parts. The cleaning system 102 may also be used inkitchens for cleaning vegetables, fruits, kitchen counter surface, andso forth. In an embodiment, the plies of dampened tissue papers 104include a number of interconnected plies of dampened tissues includingone or more layers of dampened tissue papers. The plies of the dampenedtissue papers may include wet tissues arranged in form of a roll.Further, a material used for making the plies of dampened tissue papersincludes soft wood, and hard wood. Examples of the material of thedampened tissue papers include, but are not limited to, paper pulp,cellulosic fiber pulp, and so forth.

Further, the plies of the dampened tissue papers are impregnated with adampening material such as, but not limiting to, water. In anembodiment, the plies of the dampened tissue papers are arranged inshape of a cylindrical roll.

In an embodiment, the cleaning system 102 also includes a handle 108.The cylindrical roll may include a hole 110. The cylindrical roll ofplies of the dampened tissue papers 104 is capable of being insertedinto the handle 108 via the hole 110. In an embodiment, the plies of thedampened tissue papers are flushable and can be used to wipe a body partsuch as, but not limiting to, face, anus, hands, and so forth, withoutleaving any residue. Further, due to dampness the body part may getclean with limited number of plies of dampened tissue papers.

The protective covering 106 is configured to enclose the plies ofdampened tissue papers 104. The protective covering 106 may protectdampness of the enclosed plies of dampened tissue papers 104. Theprotective covering 106 further includes an opening 112 from where atleast one of the plies of dampened tissue papers is pulled out for use.Further, in an embodiment, a shape and a size of the protective covering106 is in accordance with a shape and size of the plies of dampenedtissue papers 104. In an embodiment, the protective covering 106 is acylindrical hollow protective covering capable of being inserted intothe handle 108 and includes the opening 112. Further, the protectivecovering 106 may be formed using a suitable material including at leastone of a wood, metal, plastic, and cardboard. The protective covering106 may protect dampness of the plies of the dampened tissue papers bypreventing them from drying out. In an embodiment, each ply may beprotected from drying up by wrapping it all around from “one-ply all theway up to six-ply”.

In an example, the user may pull out at least one ply of the plies ofdampened tissues from the cleaning system 102 after using the restroomfor cleaning his/her anus. The wetness or dampness of the tissue papersensures effective cleaning of the body part with use of minimum numberof plies of dampened tissue papers 104.

FIG. 2 is a back view 200 of the cleaning system 102 of FIG. 1, inaccordance of an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, thebackside of the cleaning system 102 includes one or more attachmentunits 204 configured to hang the cleaning system 102 on a surface suchas a wall. In an embodiment, the surface is a flat regular surface. Inan alternative embodiment, the surface is an irregular surface. Further,the one or more attachment units 204 may include one or more holes forenabling hanging of the cleaning system 102 in one or more nails fixedon the surface. Alternatively, the one or more attachment units 204 mayslide horizontally into a horizontal rod like structure fixed into thesurface. In an embodiment, the one or more attachments are configured tobe fixed on irregular surface.

FIG. 3 is an illustration of an exemplary roll 302 including a number ofplies of dampened tissue papers 304, in accordance of an embodiment ofthe present disclosure. In an embodiment, a shape and size of the roll302 is same, as that of rolls of tissue papers currently known in theart. The roll 302 may include interconnected plies of the dampenedtissue papers 304. The roll 302 may be a cylindrical roll. The roll 302may include a hole 306. The roll 302 including multiple interconnectedplies of the dampened tissue papers 304 is capable of being insertedinto the handle 108 via the hole 306 as discussed with reference to FIG.1.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method 400 of maintaining personalhygiene by using the cleaning system 102 of FIG. 1, in accordance withan embodiment of the present disclosure. At step 402, a number of pliesof dampened tissue papers arranged in a pre-defined shape and size. Inone embodiment, the plies of dampened tissue papers are arranges inshape of a cylindrical roll. At step 404, a protective coveringconfigured to enclose the plies of the dampened tissue papers isprovided. Then at step 406, a user pulls out at least one ply of theplies of the dampened tissue papers for using. The plies of the dampenedtissue papers can be used in restrooms, kitchen, hotels, etc. for wipingbody parts, objects, etc.

The disclosed cleaning system (or personal hygiene maintaining system)can help people to maintain personal hygiene. The disclosed cleaningsystem may also save money because after using the restroom, the personmay be able to clean himself/herself by using one or two plies ofdampened tissue papers without leaving any residues, hence there will beno soiling or staining of his/her underwear. As cleaning or wiping ispossible with the use of less number of disclosed dampened tissuepapers. Therefore, it will result in saving money of consumer buying thecleaning system.

Everyone including babies, adults can use the disclosed cleaning systemincluding the dampened tissue papers. The disclosed dampened tissuepapers may be used as hand wipes or facial wipes. Further, the plies ofthe dampened tissue papers may be used for cleaning surface or countersin the kitchen, homes, restaurants etc.

In one embodiment, the plies of dampened tissue papers include aprotective covering for protecting the wetness or dampness of the pliesof the dampened tissue papers. The dampened tissue papers are configuredto decompose in septic tanks. In alternative embodiments, when the pliesof the dampened tissue papers are used as surface or counter topcleaners and facial tissues, then the dampened tissue papers are notmade to decompose. Further, the plies of the dampened tissue papers arearranged as single sheets or alternatively as multiple sheets.

In an exemplary scenario, one or more of the plies of the dampenedtissue papers can be used for cleaning the anus and that area afterdefecating and being completely rid of stains or residues. Afteranswering the nature's call, a user may thoroughly clean by wiping thebody part (i.e. the anus) and rest assured that all residues will beremoved completely.

While the embodiments have been described in connection with thepreferred embodiments of the various figures, it is to be understoodthat other similar embodiments may be used or modifications andadditions may be made to the described embodiment for performing thesame function without deviating therefrom. Therefore, the disclosedembodiments should not be limited to any single embodiment, but rathershould be construed in breadth and scope in accordance with the appendedclaims.

In the foregoing specification, the disclosure has been described withreference to specific exemplary embodiments thereof. It will be evidentthat various modifications may be made thereto without departing fromthe broader spirit and scope as set forth in the following claims. Thespecification and drawings are, accordingly, to be regarded in anillustrative sense rather than a restrictive sense.

1. A cleaning system comprising: a. a plurality of plies of dampenedtissue papers arranged in a pre-defined shape and size; and b. aprotective covering configured to enclose the plurality of plies ofdampened tissue papers, wherein the protective covering is configured toprotect dampness of the enclosed plurality of plies of dampened tissuepapers, further wherein the protective covering further comprises anopening from where at least one of the plurality of plies of dampenedtissue papers is pulled out for use.
 2. The cleaning system of claim 1,wherein the plurality of plies of dampened tissue papers comprises aplurality of interconnected plies of dampened tissue papers.
 3. Thecleaning system of claim 2, wherein a material used for making theplurality of plies of dampened tissue papers comprises soft wood, andhard wood.
 4. The cleaning system of claim 3 further comprising ahandle, wherein the plurality of plies of dampened tissue papers iscapable of being inserted into the handle.
 5. The cleaning system ofclaim 4, wherein the plurality of plies of the dampened tissue paperscomprises interconnected rectangular ply of dampened tissue papersarranged in a shape of a cylindrical roll.
 6. The cleaning system ofclaim 5, wherein the protective covering is cylindrical hollowprotective covering capable of being inserted into the handle andcomprises the opening.
 7. The cleaning system of claim 6, wherein ashape and a size of the protective covering is in accordance with ashape and size of the plurality of plies of dampened tissue papers. 8.The cleaning system of claim 7, wherein the protective covering isformed using at least one of a wood, metal, plastic, and cardboard.
 9. Amethod of maintaining personal hygiene by using a cleaning system,comprising: a. providing a plurality of plies of dampened tissue papersarranged in a pre-defined shape and size; b. providing a protectivecovering configured to enclose the plurality of plies of dampened tissuepapers, wherein the protective covering is configured to protectdampness of the enclosed plurality of plies of dampened tissue papers,further wherein the protective covering further comprises an opening;and c. pulling out at least one of the plurality of plies of thedampened tissue papers from the opening for use.
 10. A personal hygienemaintaining system comprising: a. a plurality of plies of dampenedtissue papers arranged in a pre-defined shape and size; and b. aprotective covering configured to enclose the plurality of plies ofdampened tissue papers, wherein the protective covering is configured toprotect dampness of the enclosed plurality of plies of dampened tissuepapers, further wherein the protective covering further comprises anopening from where at least one of the plurality of plies of dampenedtissue papers is pulled out for use.
 11. The personal hygienemaintaining system of claim 10, wherein the plurality of plies ofdampened tissue papers comprises a plurality of interconnected plies ofdampened tissue papers.
 12. The personal hygiene maintaining system ofclaim 11, wherein a material used for making the plurality of plies ofdampened tissue papers comprises soft wood, and hard wood.
 13. Thepersonal hygiene maintaining system of claim 12, wherein the protectivecovering is capable of being inserted into a handle.
 14. The personalhygiene maintaining system of claim 13, wherein the plurality of pliesof the dampened tissue papers comprises interconnected rectangular plyof dampened tissue papers arranged in a shape of a roll.
 15. Thepersonal hygiene maintaining system of claim 14, wherein the protectivecovering is cylindrical hollow protective covering capable of beinginserted into the handle and comprises the opening from where one ormore plies of the dampened tissue papers are pulled out.
 16. Thepersonal hygiene maintaining system of claim 15, wherein a shape and asize of the protective covering is in accordance with a shape and sizeof the plurality of plies of dampened tissue papers.
 17. The personalhygiene maintaining system of claim 16, wherein the protective coveringis formed using at least one of a wood, metal, plastic, and cardboard.